Three years since the FTC last surveyed apps targeted at children, the US consumer protection body has checked back with 364 child-directed apps to see if there has been an improvement in data collection practices. Chloe Deng reports.
In three recent ASA adjudications, against Timeshare Solutions, Hospital Medical Group and Essex Pamper Parties, customer testimonials were the subject of complaint upheld findings. Thomas Spanyol reports with a reminder of the rules that apply.
A California-based online entertainment network has agreed to settle FTC charges that it engaged in deceptive advertising in You Tube videos endorsing an online game system. Would the same conduct here have also irked our regulators? Jamie Heatly reports.
With vloggers and brands increasingly teaming up, and following recent high-profile ASA adjudications for a lack of transparency, CAP has issued recommendations for when vlogs need to be labelled as ads. Ben Dunham takes a look.
Following complaints from small businesses, Ofcom investigated mis-selling practices involving alleged misrepresentations as to the likely cost and other implications of changing landline provider. Was compensation also ordered? Thomas Spanyol reports.
After months if not years of previously unsuccessful negotiations, the W3C initiative to forge an internationally accepted standard for “Do not track” technology seems to be back on track. Nick Johnson reports.
The US consumer protection watchdog provides guidance on online endorsements. UK advertisers are advised to take notice. Tom McGinn reports.
As concerns over “adtech” transparency grow at perhaps an even faster rate than online advertising, spend, Stephen Groom looks at Hungary’s new laws on agency bonuses and kickbacks and their potential wider implications.
The Network Advertising Initiative self-regulatory Code of Conduct pioneered the concept of giving web users notice and choice regarding online behavioural advertising. Now it has produced guidance for use of non-cookie technologies for the same purpose. Nick Johnson investigates.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 has been passed and will mostly be coming into force on 1 October 2015. Does it implement an EU Directive and what are the key provisions of which marketers should be aware? Ruth Hennessy reports.
ECJ Case 96/14 underlines importance of
ECJ Case 96/14 underlines importance of “plain, intelligible language”
Unwell Monsieur van Hove had loan PPI but sued under EU unfair contract laws when insurers CNP refused to pay out for “total incapacity for work” because his sick note allowed him part time working. Ben Dunham reports.
